https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-pantones-top-10-fall-2011-colors Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:20:54 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-pantones-top-10-fall-2011-colors#post-398232 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 04:29:42 +0000 rosee 398232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovin' these colors -- especially 4 through 10! (hearted to keep track on the color chips) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-pantones-top-10-fall-2011-colors#post-398164 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 02:45:01 +0000 Vildy 398164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here is something I just saw that shows the new line for APC in a paint chart<br /> format.<br /> <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2011/aug/02/apc" rel="nofollow">http://www.guardian.co.uk/life.....aug/02/apc</a></p> <p>Now why it interested me is this:<br /> "It's a simple but genius idea which manages to emphasize what APC does so well: simple shapes in exactly-right-for-now colours."</p> <p>Allowing for the difference in monitors - they sure did look like the same colors to me.<br /> On my monitor the Pantone Quarry that they describe as a standard gray looks<br /> like a faded denim. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-pantones-top-10-fall-2011-colors#post-398150 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 02:34:05 +0000 cjh 398150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the company would be considered more of an official authority. Their colors are the standards for dying and manufacturing, such as our college sports team red color is defined as Pantone #___. And the colors of the stripes on the primary ballots printed for my office are defined by Pantone #s, also. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-pantones-top-10-fall-2011-colors#post-398064 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:55:07 +0000 yellowgirl 398064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very interesting - thanks for the explanation! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-pantones-top-10-fall-2011-colors#post-398059 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:49:54 +0000 DressLover 398059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yellowgirl, not ignorant at all! Pantone is a company that is the unofficial authority of all things color. They are known for their Pantone Matching System which is a color space, or a means of mathematically assigning meaning to color for which there is no universal standard. (Which is why your idea of "blue" may not match someone else's idea of "blue.")</p> <p>Anyway, Pantone is used heavily in paint, fabric, etc. so every year and each season they announce their Color of the Year and top colors for the season based on trends they see on the runway, home design shows, etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-pantones-top-10-fall-2011-colors#post-398051 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:42:26 +0000 lyn* 398051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I thought it was Panteen at first. Like the shampoo company. And then I was confused. Is this the colour for their new bottles? FOR MY HAIR? </p> <p>lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-pantones-top-10-fall-2011-colors#post-398038 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:34:23 +0000 yellowgirl 398038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love and would wear all of these colors except for #9. Fall is my favorite time of year and fall colors are my favorite, so I'm getting ready to do the majority of my year's shopping in the next few months.</p> <p>I know this may sound ignorant, but who/what is Pantone? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-wear-pantones-top-10-fall-2011-colors#post-398016 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:04:59 +0000 DressLover 398016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Since the Pantone topic seems to be filled with mixed opinions, I thought this would be of interest. This is Pantone's guide to wearing their color picks for Fall 2011. I thought it had some interesting suggestions, especially for the colors people don't automatically gravitate toward. </p> <p>MaryK, you could probably get a week's worth of inspiration from this!</p> <p>"Radiant Emberglow, a traditional autumnal tone, emanates the warmth of a glowing fire - the perfect panacea to the crisp air of fall. Combine Emberglow with Coffee Liqueur for a classic look, or with Honeysuckle for something a bit more retro. Add a spark with shoes or a handbag in Emberglow, or perhaps a patterned scarf combining purpled Phlox or Deep Teal.</p> <p>Offering a sense of continuity from spring, dynamic Honeysuckle adds a bold punctuation point. This playful, reddish pink works with any other color in the palette, especially fall staples like Coffee Liqueur and Nougat. To add some intensity, pair it with complementary Bamboo. Flirtatious and festive, Honeysuckle produces a healthy glow - great for cosmetics and holiday soirees.</p> <p>Phlox, a magical, deep purple with a hint of mystery, is an outstanding statement when worn on its own.</p> <p>Add Phlox to this season's neutrals to create a bit of drama, or combine it with Cedar, Deep Teal or Coffee Liqueur for something extraordinary. To add even more excitement, pair Phlox with Honeysuckle or Bamboo against a Cedar background - a combination inspired by Mother Nature.</p> <p>Evoking the freshness of a cool mist in a dark forest, Cedar is a versatile, mid-tone neutral green. It is a natural with Deep Teal, and sophisticated and timeless with Phlox or Orchid Hush.</p> <p>Deep Teal, a strong, blue-toned green, suggests ocean depths and the color of the sky as daylight descends into darkness. A great standard when used with Cedar, its color-wheel neighbor, Deep Teal is also a unique counterpoint to Honeysuckle.</p> <p>Consumers continue to add stability to their wardrobes with neutrals. Rich, decadent Coffee Liqueur brings a sense of elegance to fall, and is a savory alternative to basic black.</p> <p>A deliciously warm camel tan, Nougat is tastefully embellished by Phlox, Emberglow or Honeysuckle. Orchid Hush, a unique tone of gray with complex orchid undertones, blends well with any other color in the palette. Quarry, a reliable medium gray, remains a practical, dependable staple." </p>